A Sri Lankan women who was accused of killing a nine-year-old child who was under her care in Saudi Arabia has returned to the island.

The 29-year-old resident of Galewela was working as a housemaid in the country. The child who was under her care has died in November 15, 2014 after chocking on a pacifier.

After serving a 10-year prison sentence, Saudi courts has ordered to behead her. However, following the intervention of Sri Lankan government she was released after imprisoning her for another one and half years.